This is the first book in the magical Chronicles of Prydain series, which also contains THE BLACK CAULDRON, THE CASTLE OF LLYR, TARAN WANDERER and THE HIGH KING. As the book begins, the mythical kingdom of Prydain is in trouble. Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who longs to be a hero, must set out on a perilous journey to save Prydain from the evil doings of the Horned King. Lots of adventure and plenty of laughs await you in this series.